Denise Rose
@desoulro
Oven Baked Chicken Pepperoni
A delicious and easy-to-make baked chicken dish topped with turkey pepperoni and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
- Views:3
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 4
- as needed
- 1 clove
- 1 (14 ounce) jar
- 1 (8 ounce) package, or to taste
- 24 slices
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Oven Baked Chicken Pepperoni.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 375°F (190°C), setting the stage for a delicious meal.
Step 2
While the oven warms up, take your chicken breasts and gently rub them with oregano and dried basil, allowing those aromatic herbs to infuse their flavor.
Step 3
Next, grab a large skillet and spray it with cooking spray, then heat it over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Once it’s nice and warm, toss in the chopped garlic and sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes until it becomes fragrant, filling your kitchen with a delightful aroma.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet.
Step 6
Cook them for roughly 5 minutes on each side, or until they’re beautifully browned and no longer pink in the center.
Step 7
Once your chicken is perfectly cooked, pour half of the spaghetti sauce into a large baking dish, creating a flavorful base.
Step 8
Place the golden chicken breasts right on top of the sauce, and then generously coat them with the remaining spaghetti sauce, ensuring each piece is well covered in that rich, tangy goodness.
Step 9
To finish it off, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, and for a fun twist, add 6 slices of turkey pepperoni on top of each chicken breast.
Step 10
Now, it’s time to let the magic happen—slide the baking dish into your preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, creating a mouthwatering, cheesy masterpiece.
Step 11
Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your home as you anticipate a delicious meal!.